This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Jul 2026 at 12:48

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth initiated a public procurement process titled "Cold Water Testing," which falls under the services industry category. Located in London, UK, the procurement process was conducted under the competitive flexible procedure method. The initial tender, tagged as "C9588," began with a publication date of 20th April 2026, and the tender period concluded on 15th May 2026. Despite the active status initially, the process was later terminated as indicated by a cancellation notice published on 10th July 2026, due to changes in requirements. London Borough of Wandsworth plans to retender within the next six months to meet revised needs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality analysis and reporting, particularly those capable of handling large-scale sampling, such as the analysis of 3,994 samples annually for coliforms and legionella. With a projected value of £517,846 (gross value of £621,415), firms that can meet economic selection criteria and offer competitive pricing, quality services, and social value would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. The initial contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with the potential for a two-year extension, providing a significant period of stability and growth potential for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cold Water Testing

Notice Description

The services required are broadly to analyse and report on the quality of water samples which the Council has collected from cold water storage and distribution systems. Standard sampling for Coliforms in general needs blocks which is carried out yearly accounts for 3994 samples per annum and reporting on the levels and types of bacteria present in cold water storage systems, enumerating and identifying legionella

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Five year initial term plus 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065187-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£517,846 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£517,846 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-06-08

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

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